St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Walking Tour
by Jungle Prada Tour
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The highlight of this historian-led walking tour is the Jungle Prada Site, the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. This 75-minute guided visit focuses on the large Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjacent village plaza, which contain tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells stretching over 900 feet. The site is set within a subtropical landscape where dozens of wild peacocks roam freely. The tour covers the lives of the Tocobaga people and the history of the 1528 Narváez Expedition, including the story of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who survived a journey from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536. The walking tour lasts about two hours and takes place in the historic Jungle Prada neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida. It includes access to the private Anderson Mound, which has been preserved by the Anderson family for over 80 years. Visitors should be cautious while walking, as some paths have uneven surfaces and the area includes natural wooded terrain. Parking is available on-site, and the tour does not provide transportation to or from the location. Bottled water is not included, so visitors should bring their own if desired. Pets are not permitted on the site.
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St. Petersburg
The Jungle Prada Site features the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay, highlighted by a large Tocobaga Indian midden mound and an adjoining village plaza. The mound is made up of tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells and extends over 900 feet in length. The subtropical environment supports dozens of wild peacocks that roam freely around the area. The 75-minute guided tour covers the Tocobaga people’s history and also tells the story of the 1528 Narváez Expedition. This expedition included Spanish conquistador Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who survived a trek from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536. The site is located in the historic Jungle Prada neighborhood, offering insights into Florida’s past.
90 min
Jungle Prada de Navarez Park
This nearby location provides free parking on-site and is within walking distance of the Jungle Prada Site tour starting point.
5 min
Meeting point
Take Park Street to the Jungle Prada building (corner of Park Street N. and Elbow Lane N.). Drive past the JP Tavern heading towards Boca Ciega Bay. Look for our A-frame sign and orange cones in the gravel parking area on your left. The entrance gate is at the end of that parking lot.
End point
Take Park Street to the Jungle Prada building (corner of Park Street N. and Elbow Lane N.). Drive past the JP Tavern heading towards Boca Ciega Bay. Look for our A-frame sign and orange cones in the gravel parking area on your left. The entrance gate is at the end of that parking lot.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Walking Tour
by Jungle Prada Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$36Overview
The highlight of this historian-led walking tour is the Jungle Prada Site, the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. This 75-minute guided visit focuses on the large Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjacent village plaza, which contain tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells stretching over 900 feet. The site is set within a subtropical landscape where dozens of wild peacocks roam freely. The tour covers the lives of the Tocobaga people and the history of the 1528 Narváez Expedition, including the story of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who survived a journey from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536. The walking tour lasts about two hours and takes place in the historic Jungle Prada neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida. It includes access to the private Anderson Mound, which has been preserved by the Anderson family for over 80 years. Visitors should be cautious while walking, as some paths have uneven surfaces and the area includes natural wooded terrain. Parking is available on-site, and the tour does not provide transportation to or from the location. Bottled water is not included, so visitors should bring their own if desired. Pets are not permitted on the site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Petersburg
The Jungle Prada Site features the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay, highlighted by a large Tocobaga Indian midden mound and an adjoining village plaza. The mound is made up of tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells and extends over 900 feet in length. The subtropical environment supports dozens of wild peacocks that roam freely around the area. The 75-minute guided tour covers the Tocobaga people’s history and also tells the story of the 1528 Narváez Expedition. This expedition included Spanish conquistador Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who survived a trek from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536. The site is located in the historic Jungle Prada neighborhood, offering insights into Florida’s past.
90 min
Jungle Prada de Navarez Park
This nearby location provides free parking on-site and is within walking distance of the Jungle Prada Site tour starting point.
5 min
Meeting point
Take Park Street to the Jungle Prada building (corner of Park Street N. and Elbow Lane N.). Drive past the JP Tavern heading towards Boca Ciega Bay. Look for our A-frame sign and orange cones in the gravel parking area on your left. The entrance gate is at the end of that parking lot.
End point
Take Park Street to the Jungle Prada building (corner of Park Street N. and Elbow Lane N.). Drive past the JP Tavern heading towards Boca Ciega Bay. Look for our A-frame sign and orange cones in the gravel parking area on your left. The entrance gate is at the end of that parking lot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.